Widnes by-election, 1971

The Widnes by-election of 1971 took place on 23rd September and produced a victory for the incumbent Labour Party.

It remains the most recent by-election in England, Wales or Scotland to be contested by only two candidates.

Results

By-election, 1971: Widnes
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Gordon James Oakes 22,880 69.1
Conservative David Stanley 10,219 30.9
Majority 12,661 38.3
Labour hold Swing